NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Similar to Mozilla, we share the belief that the web is a global public resource that’s an essential part of our modern life. Technology shapes how we learn, how we connect, and how we communicate, but not everyone has the basic skills and information they need to harness the power of the web. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 15, 2011

In addition to her work at NTEN (a membership organization that provides technology training, resources, networking and other assistance to nonprofits), Amy has worked in private philanthropy, advocacy nonprofit organizations, web design companies, and as a consultant.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 10, 2008

What is public? as well as newsgroups, commerce sites (like Amazon), review sites, forums, and news groups, and even searches the general Web to find out where your people are and what they’re doing online. I actually thought this could be quite useful for organizations to figure out how to allocate sparse resources in the Web 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Download the 2009 Data Ecosystem Survey Report | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network – NTEN just released a report on the data ecosystem in nonprofit organizations – it's free for members, but $50 for non-NTEN members. "The

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Untrained interns were fine two or three years ago, when the Social Web was still in its infancy and everyone was experimenting. The truth is, in terms of results in social media, you get what you pay for, and if you want the best person for the job, you need someone who has at least a year or two of professional experience in Web 1.0.

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NTEN

APRIL 1, 2013

That's only one of the reasons NTEN is excited to announce a new position and open applications for a Content Manager. NTEN seeks a creative writer with a love for technology, data, and the nonprofit technology community to join NTEN’s team. Cat videos don't make themselves, and once they exist they also don't share themselves.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2007

Convio has registered to go public. Apache is arguably the best web server software on the planet – and it is owned and run by a nonprofit organization (the Apache Foundation). Thus, every single penny of their income comes from donations that nonprofit organizations raise to, theoretically, fund the missions of their work.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

With NTEN''s website redesign project underway, we took a step back and asked, "How do we know how our users use our site and what they want if we don''t ask? So we turned to the NTEN community, as we will continue to do at various stages of the redesign process, for your candid feedback about the NTEN website.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. Maddie : We can’t wait for 11NTC , NTEN’s conference in Washington DC – where we know Blackbaud will be! We’d love to chat!). Why did you write Open Community?

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Today we''re giving a big thank-you to the dedicated members of NTEN''s committees. NTEN committee members are the volunteers who work behind the scenes, contributing their expertise, time, and advice to help shape NTEN programming. Sue Clement, Senior Web Director, ASPCA. Membership Committee.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

One of the first things you may notice on Twitter is the number of individuals who work in technology and/or nonprofits–likely due to Twitter’s early adoption at SXSW, PDF, NTEN and other nonprofit conferences. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work. Press Releases.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 16, 2011

On the proprietary side, there is a wide range of available tools, from the relatively inexpensive, like Salesforce (web-based, including Convio Common Ground and the Nonprofit Starter Pack ,) eTapestry (web-based, now owned by Blackbaud), Democracy in Action , and GiftWorks (desktop) to the egregiously expensive (you know which ones I mean.)

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2014

The articles in the March issue of the NTEN: Change journal capture stories of nonprofits in transition; they’re transforming from one stage to another, using technology to fuel their campaigns, initiatives, and to optimize their day-to-day work. You can’t rush nature, but you can set yourself up for success. >>Enjoy, and subscribe!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

An organization's dashboard is an internal report and the data not shared publicly (although NTEN shared its Dashboard spreadsheet template recently). . Perhaps create a special web site and discuss the results on Twitter or your blog ? Is it risky to provide statistics about finances and results on a public Web site?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 20, 2016

Published by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good. Published by M+R and NTEN. 2014 State of the Canadian Web Nation :: Download. For Nonprofits Worldwide: 1. 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report :: Download. 2015 World Giving Index :: Download. Published by the Charities Aid Foundation.

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2011

Megaphone: Flickr: floeschie Every week we pull together interesting tid-bits from across the web where NTEN members are making – or writing – headlines! Congratulations to NTEN Members named as Laureates in the 23rd Annual Computerworld Honors Program , including Inveneo and Microsoft ! Have more news to share?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Responsive web design (also known as mobile optimization) refers to designing a site to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices. Multiple studies have found that more people are accessing the web from a mobile device. Responsive Web Design. Mashable calls 2013 the "year of responsive web."

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2011

Each year, NTEN recognizes a member of this community who has furthered the work of the nonprofit technology field through dedication, innovation, and leadership. Her first job in computing came long before the Web. This year, we are thrilled to honor Judy Hallman for her work with this award.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Since launching, Speek has been covered by numerous major publications both in print and online. Community Danny Boice nptech nten Speek Strategy Web Sites Communications' Danny Boice. President and COO. They were the subject of a Wall Street Journal documentary and have won countless awards.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Tidbits June 11, 2008 The Tides Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Antonio Pizzigati prize , a $10,000 annual award for outstanding contributions to software in the public interest. You go girl!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

Public voting process. Public’s favorites put to expert judges for final selection. Using tools that allow reposting, sharing, emailing and so on will give anyone the options they want to push your content around the web for you. Convincing your executive team to use crowdsourcing shouldn’t take bribery. What do you think?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2011

By Annaliese Hoehling, Publications Director, NTEN. Within the era of the World Wide Web, there has always been someone filling the role that we are only recently starting to staff for purposely: the Community Manager. I also informally polled the NTEN community. What's the difference?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

NTEN friend Janet Fouts -- have you read Social Media Nonprofit Tweet yet? -- invited a few folks to share the big lessons they learned from social media in 2010. Second, the follow up web campaign showed the importance of immediate response. NTEN has a Twitter account , a Facebook page , and a LinkedIn Group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Using the internet and social media as a vehicle to tell stories is an approachable, inexpensive, and effective way to engage your audience (Check out NTEN's social media and storytelling web seminars series for the juicy details.) Tags: guest blogging nten social media socialmarketing storytelling.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Teaser: NTEN friend Janet Fouts -- have you read Social Media Nonprofit Tweet yet? -- invited a few folks to share the big lessons they learned from social media in 2010. Second, the follow up web campaign showed the importance of immediate response. NTEN has a Twitter account , a Facebook page , and a LinkedIn Group.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 14, 2010

The bottom line is that video will become a primary means for every organization to educate the public, advocate for change, and raise the dollars needed to fuel their missions. On the web and on our smartphones, we have websites and applications that deliver video content. The web and TV are merging. The Future of Television.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.). NTEN member American Red Cross. yard, or other public location). . their nptech awesome. participants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for peer knowledge sharing, but we hope to distinguish it from the informal knowledge sharing that happens daily on the web or behind pay walls. Here’s a quick list of benchmark studies of nonprofits and social media: NTEN/Common Knowledge Social Network Benchmark Report.

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Care2

JUNE 11, 2010

As we hurtle toward the social web, the notions of "public" and "private" are being redefined, and it's not sitting well with everyone. We hope to foster this discussion at our upcoming 3-part webinar series, "The Evolution of Privacy and the Social Web". NTEN is extending a 50% NTEN Member discount to Care2's Frogloop readers.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

NTEN is taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. In this post, Maddie and Lindy answer a few questions for the NTEN community. Tags: lindy dreyer maddie grant NPTech NTEN.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

I have always believed that making public more information is good for everyone. Julia Smith is Community Development Manager at NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network and Program Manager for the Communities of Impact (COI) , funded by Microsoft and currently in its pilot year.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Facebook Ad Platform November 13, 2007 It always takes me a bit to digest new Web 2.0 A company (or organization, or individual) can set up a public page (so it does not require a Facebook account to see it).

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Forum One

JANUARY 11, 2008

Read More » Online Approaches for Inviting and Collecting Public Input Joe Pringle in Influence 4 Jun 2010 I was invited to present last week at the University of Marylands Human Computer Interaction Labs workshop on Government and Social Media. We also saw some.

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. Innovations in web video are rapidly moving forward – so show off what you’ve done for your cause, and help other do-gooders see what they can do.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

We also identify a monthly theme to discuss in more in depth. We want to distinguish the salon from the informal knowledge sharing that happens daily on the web or behind pay walls by offering a regular synthesis of the stories, knowledge, tips, resources, and wisdom shared in real time in the salon. Come join us in the Zoetica Salon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2009

My autographed copy of Brian Solis 's (and Deirdre Breakenridge's) new book, Putting the Public Back in Public Relationships: How Social Media is Reinventing the Aging Business of PR just arrived in today's mail. The old Web metrics don't work well for measuring social media. I immediately opened it and started reading.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 13, 2010

In the midst of inexplicable tragedy, my personal definition of the social web got rocked. The American Red Cross is mentioned more than 1,000 times per day on the social web. BUT, what if we did invite the public to provide situational awareness such as telling us about the elderly people on a hill?

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